He returned in 1992 after the band had split three years previously and exited again when the group disbanded in 2005. He declined to take part in Accept's 2009 reunion but now wants to give the tracks he recorded with Wolf Hoffmann and co a final outing.
He told a press event in Germany: "I still love singing these songs live. The songs still are an important part of my catalogue and still suit my voice very well. But at some point in your life, it's just time to close the chapter.